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The Earlwood

20820 Earl Street · Torrance, CA 90503 · 87 certified beds

(310) 371-1228

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About The Earlwood

The Earlwood is a nursing home in Torrance, California. Its capacity is 87 beds, below the Los Angeles County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Genesis Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 92 citations, the most recent on January 8, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.93 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in Torrance. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (92)

Records from June 2023 to January 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0912

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0578

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0867

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0697

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0627

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0826

    Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0806

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0628

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0804

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0773

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.

  • December 31, 2025

    Tag F0584

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2026.

  • November 20, 2025

    Tag F0790

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $30,531

  • December 31, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,882 against this nursing home on December 31, 2025.

  • July 29, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,649 against this nursing home on July 29, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.93 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.86 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Part of Genesis Healthcare, a chain of 183 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Torrance.

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